Simply click the order now button below and complete
the order form. Upon submission a HUBCO representative will call you to confirm
your order, explain the process, and answer any questions you may have. You can
order a Good Standing Certificate for your Corporation or Limited
Liability Company for any state. Service may range from instant to a short few
days depending on the state(s) you wish to obtain your certificate of Good
Standing in.

Please note: A Certificate of ìGood Standingî may also
be known as a

ìCertificate of Statusî, or ìCertificate of Existenceî.††††††††††††††††† ††††††††††

Many times when searching for a Certificate of Good Standing a person may
be doing so as a requirement to filing a ìCertificate of Authorityî. HUBCO is a
one stop solution whether filing an Authority to Business in one or all fifty states.
HUBCO will obtain your certificate of good standing, file your certificate of authority and supply registered agent service in any or all states as required.
Simply click the order now button below and complete the order form. Upon submission a HUBCO representative will call you to confirm your order, explain the process, and answer any questions you may have. Certifcate of Authority may also be refered to as ìCertificate of Qualificationî or ìCertificate of Authorizationî.

What is a Certificate of Good Standing?

A Certificate of
Good Standing, Certificate of Existence or Certificate of Authorization are all
names for the same document issued by the Secretary of State as conclusive
evidence of the existence of the Corporation or LLC, that it has complied with
the applicable provisions of the laws and is authorized to transact business in
the state. The good standing status signifies an entity is current with the
filing requirements of the secretary of stateís office, as well as being
current with the entityís corporate franchise taxes.

The Certificate of
Good Standing generally states the corporation's or LLCís name that it is officially
incorporated or organized if an LLC, and that the entity is authorized to transact
business in that state. Some states certificates also reflect that all fees,
taxes and/or any applicable penalties owed the state have been paid, and that
the companyís most recent annual or biannual report has been filed with the
Secretary of State. Certificates of Good Standing are generally good for 60-90
days.

Upon request the Office of the Secretary of
State will issue an original Certificate of Good Standing. The original
Certificate of Good Standing bears the Seal of the Department of State and the
signature of the State officer (Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary of State,
State Treasurer).

Obtain a Certificate of Good Standing.

To obtain a
Certificate of Good Standing, a corporation, LLC, or partnership must be: (1)
registered as a legal entity and (2) in full compliance with the corporate
rules and current on all its Secretary of State and Franchise Tax Board
filings.

When is a Certificate of Good Standing required / Who Needs a Certificate
of Good Standing?

1.If you are filing
a Certificate of Authority to do business in another state, the state will
normally require the Good Standing Certificate evidence you existence in the
home state, as well that the business entity is in good standing and that you
abide by the rules of that jurisdiction.

2.Opening a new
bank account. Your bank may request this document to verify the validity of the
company and protect itself from fraud.

3.If you are filing
an application to obtain credit / loan on behalf of the business entity.

4.If you are
involved in a legal action the court want you to prove your entity is in good
standing with the State.

5.Potential
business partners or investors.

6.Before signing a
large contract, a company may be asked to present a Certificate of Good
Standing.

What
Does a Certificate of Good Standing Look Like?

A Certificate of Good Standing will generally
have the name of the entity, a small paragraph stating that the entity is
authorized to do business in that jurisdiction and depending on the
jurisdiction that it is obtained from, it might also be on special decorative
paper or have a decorative embossed seal of some kind on it. Below are a few
samples of various states.

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